At Bickford, we believe that exceptional care starts with being proactive, responsive, and truly knowing our residents! Nurse Practitioner Rolando Del Aguila Suarez is a familiar and welcome face in our branches each week, spending valuable time with our residents and helping ensure their healthcare needs are addressed with compassion and attention. Through regular visits, personalized care, and a proactive approach to health and wellness, Rolando plays an important role in helping our residents stay on the Higher Path! One of the many benefits of calling Bickford home is having access to primary care and provider services right where our residents live! Would you like to learn more about the healthcare services available for your loved one at Bickford? Contact Heather Starr-Cress, Family Advocate, at 757-792-8411 to learn more! Bickford of Chesapeake Assisted Living and Memory Care

A big THANK YOU to the Chesapeake Regional Library’s Mobile Library for making regular visits to Bickford of Chesapeake! Our residents always look forward to your visits and the opportunity to explore new books, discover interesting reads, and enjoy the wonderful resources you bring right to our doorstep. We are so grateful for this special partnership and your continued dedication to keeping our residents connected, engaged, and inspired. Thank you for bringing the joy of reading to our Bickford Family! Bickford of Chesapeake Assisted Living and Memory Care

It was a wonderful day for bringing a touch of Autumn indoors and adding more pumpkins to our outdoor spaces! A special thanks goes to Clara and Catherine for their helping hands in getting seasonal decorating off to a great start. We’re excited to see everything come together! Stay tuned for more pictures as our Autumn transformation continues. Bickford of Chesapeake Assisted Living and Memory Care.

Today was a great day for our “Out-to-Lunch outing! We enjoyed our Cracker Barrel lunch on a nice sunny day.

It is wonderful to see our seniors having a good time! It was great to see two friends going out for a lunch together(Jay and Rob). We invite family and friends to come and join in or find a time to hang out with love ones who live at our branch. Creating new memories builds relationships! Our Bickford Jam is a time to gather and enjoy music, treats and a dancin’ good time every Monday at 3 pm! We are so grateful for Adrienne @EnrichedMoments and Jaime taking us on a musical journey as they performed for us! We hope to see more family members at the Bickford Jam!

Our apple taste test was a sweet success! Residents sampled four delicious sauces individually before creating their very own apple sundaes, making each treat as unique as the person who created it. Beyond the sweet flavors, this activity stirred up wonderful memories and meaningful conversations. Residents shared stories about cooking in their younger years, picking fresh apples from trees, and the special experiences that made those moments memorable. This is what a Montessori-Inspired Lifestyle looks like! By offering opportunities for choice, independence, sensory exploration, and personal expression, we create meaningful experiences that celebrate each resident’s abilities, preferences, and life stories. At Bickford, it’s about more than making an apple sundae. It’s about making connections, honoring memories, and enjoying life together! Bickford of Chesapeake Assisted Living and Memory Care

Writing It was amazing to see our Mary B’s Symphony and Assisted Living residents actively participating in their noodle activities! Our first group enjoyed six exciting rounds of pool noodle volleyball, while our second group stayed active with a refreshing Sit and Be Fit workout. Pool noodles are a wonderful tool for senior wellness because they are lightweight, easy to grip, and adaptable to different ability levels. They encourage movement, coordination, range of motion, balance, and social interaction while making exercise fun and accessible. At Bickford of Chesapeake, our Montessori Inspired Lifestyle encourages residents to remain active, make meaningful choices, and participate in ways that bring them joy and purpose. Whether swinging a pool noodle or stretching along with a workout, every movement is an opportunity to support independence, engagement, and overall well-being! Bickford of Chesapeake Assisted Living and Memory Care

The Great Pumpkin Showdown Returns to Bickford of Chesapeake! It’s time to get creative, show off your pumpkin decorating skills, and enjoy a little friendly fall competition! We’re excited to invite our families, friends, community partners, and neighbors to our 2nd Annual Great Pumpkin Showdown! Bring your most creative carved jack-o’-lantern or decorated pumpkin to display as our residents and guests vote for their favorites! The winning pumpkin will take home a special gift basket! Thursday, October 29 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Bickford of Chesapeake Come mix and mingle over delicious refreshments, enjoy some festive fall fun, and spend time with our wonderful Bickford Family! No pumpkin? No problem! You don’t have to enter the competition to attend. We’d love for you to join us, cast your vote, and enjoy the festivities! Planning to bring a pumpkin? Please let us know so we can save a spot for your masterpiece! RSVP to Heather Starr-Cress via text at 757-418-4582. We can’t wait to see what everyone creates! Let the Great Pumpkin Showdown begin! Bickford of Chesapeake Assisted Living and Memory Care

It was one competitive crew of Noodle Ball athletes! Our BFMs, residents, and guests joined forces to form two amazing teams, and the friendly competition did not disappoint! There was laughter, playful trash talk, teamwork, and plenty of fun as everyone cheered each other on. Montessori Inspired Lifestyle in action! Montessori engagement encourages choice, social connection, purposeful participation, and opportunities for residents to use their abilities in meaningful ways. Through Noodle Ball, our residents enjoyed friendly competition, movement, decision-making, and the joy of being part of a team. It’s about more than playing a game—it’s about building connections, celebrating abilities, and creating moments of happiness together! At Bickford, we believe in creating opportunities for every resident to participate, connect, and shine! Bickford of Chesapeake Assisted Living and Memory Care

What a wonderful time of connection, laughter, and learning! Our residents and volunteers came together through their love of brain games, with each person having the opportunity to teach the group and share something from their own culture. Along the way, we learned about German, Chinese, and Filipino game traditions, making this experience so much more than just games—it was a beautiful cultural exchange! We laughed, learned, connected, and celebrated the richness that each person brings to our community. This is what meaningful engagement looks like: learning from one another, sharing our stories, and building connections through choice and participation. Bickford of Chesapeake Assisted Living and Memory Care